Eliminating Excessive Force
U of T Mississauga professor Judith Andersen’s training techniques improve police performance in tense situations. The challenge: getting police to use them
Mindfulness meditation
60 Seconds with Ariel Garten
Calming the monkey mind
The Science of Mindfulness
For all its trendiness, there is growing evidence that meditation can make us calmer, kinder – and healthier
How Mindfulness Helps
Studies show that mindfulness meditation improves everything from stress to binge eating
Buddhism and the Brain
Foundation gives $1.8 million to innovative New College program
Meditate Your Troubles Away
Mindfulness alters brain activity and improves mood, researchers find
A Meditative State of Mind
What are people really doing when they’re meditating?
What Makes Us Happy?
Science offers surprising new answers